Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
The Client
Our client is an interior fit-out business with over 20 years' of trading history who specialise in high end commercial office refurbishments. They are looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager / Building Services Manager to their team in Manchester.
The Role
The Technical Services Manager will provide technical leadership and clarity across the full MEP lifecycle of a project - from sale through to Day 2. Working alongside the wider project team, TSMs ensure that our client develops, communicates and delivers considered, high‑quality MEP solutions that reduce risk, improve value and enhance client experience.
TSMs act as the technical custodian of the MEP strategy once a project transitions from sale, ensuring that the intent established at bid stage is developed, validated, delivered, commissioned and handed over in line with agreed performance, quality and programme expectations.
Key Activities
Support the transition of MEP strategy from sale into pre‑commencement, ensuring a clear and robust handover from the MEP Lead and alignment with the agreed services intent.
Assess services solution requirements by reviewing performance specifications, understanding existing building systems, and interrogating project parameters, risks and constraints.
Lead the technical validation of existing building services, ensuring that as‑built information, investigations and inspections are planned, undertaken and formally recorded.
Work closely with supply chain partners to develop coordinated MEP designs that are aligned with architectural intent, programme and cost parameters.
Review and challenge design proposals, technical submissions, calculations and equipment selections to ensure solutions are robust, compliant and appropriate.
Act as internal technical authority for MEP matters, providing clarity and direction to the wider project team and ensuring issues are resolved decisively.
Establish and manage the services design development plan, ensuring clear communication of deliverables, responsibilities and timescales.
Ensure effective coordination of MEP design with other trades and disciplines, working closely with the Design Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide plain‑English summaries of technical services strategy, risks, progress and challenges to both internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor services performance during delivery, undertaking planned inspections and spot checks to ensure quality, compliance and programme alignment.
Support the Project Manager with landlord, consultant and stakeholder liaison relating to MEP services.
Lead the planning and execution of commissioning, witnessing and training (CW+T), ensuring this is treated as a formal, well‑planned milestone.
Ensure all CW+T activities are documented, recorded and incorporated into the project audit trail.
Oversee the preparation, review and submission of complete, accurate O+M information at handover.
Support the project team and client during the early occupation (Day 2) period, contributing to reviews, performance discussions and smooth transition to aftercare.
Continually review services solutions and processes to reduce complexity, improve outcomes and mitigate risk.
About the Candidate
Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, existing building services and performance‑based design.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible language for non‑technical stakeholders.
Confidence to challenge supply chain partners constructively while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships.
Strong coordination and integration skills, working effectively with design, commercial and delivery teams.
A proactive problem‑solver who focuses on root cause, risk reduction and pragmatic solutions.
High standards of professional rigour, honesty and accountability, with a willingness to escalate issues where required.
Comfortable operating across all project stages, from pre‑contract strategy through to handover and post‑completion support.
Keywords - MEP Manager, Technical Services Manager, M&E Project Manager, MEP Project Manager, Building Services Manager, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager, Building Services
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year